To constitute a dispute there must be two parties. To understand it well, both parties and all the circumstances must be fully… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The friendship I have conceived will not be impaired by absence; but it may be no unpleasing circumstance to brighten the chain… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated station? My Heart tells me it has… — George Washington Copy Share Image
At my age, and in my circumstances, what sinister object, or personal emolument had I to seek after, in this life? The… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I wish the constitution, which is offered, had been made more perfect; but I sincerely believe it is the best that could… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me though I be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I never mean, unless some particular circumstances should compel it, to possess another slave by purchase, it being among my first wishes… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share Image
